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THE 70'S APARTMENT

The project: A complete rip out and renovation of a dated 1970's two bedroom flat in North Leeds, including new kitchen, bathroom and bespoke joinery

 

My role: Design concepts, spatial planning, product sourcing and specification, bespoke joinery design, liaising with trades, project co-ordination, final styling and photography

Timeframe: 12 months - completed February 2020

£: 21 days plus initial consultation

Featured: The TelegraphBBC 1 Virtually Home

Open Plan Living
70's Design
Walnut Cladding
Eames Lounge Chair
Blue Interiors
Open Plan Living
Reflection
Living Room Design
Home Study
Before
Before
70's living room
70's Interiors - The Telegraph 24.04.21
THE 70'S OPEN PLAN LIVING SPACE
Kitchen Shelfie
Breakfast area
Kitchen Niche
Retro Kitchen
Small Kitchen Design
Orange Kitchen Tap
Kitchen Styling
Pantone Toast Chart
Before
During
Before
Small, cost effective kitchen
THE SMALL RETRO KITCHEN
Guest Bedroom Leeds
Bohemian Bedroom Design
Scandinavian Bedroom Design
Bedroom Design Leeds
Boho Bedroom Design
Guest Bedroom Design Leeds
Green Guest Bedroom
Guest Bedroom Design
Gallery Wall
THE GREEN GUEST BEDROOM
The Marble and Black Shower Room
Contemporary shower room
Bathroom Styling
Interior Design Leeds
Before
Before
Small bathroom design Leeds
Bathroom Design Leeds
THE BLACK AND MARBLE SHOWER ROOM
Interior Designer Leeds
Bedroom Design Leeds
Interior Design Ilkley
Colour Blocking Interior Design
Bedroom Detail
THE BLUE BEDROOM

I haven't worked with an interior designer before, so I wasn't really sure what to expect. However since working with Karen, she continues to impress me with her amazing ideas (Which are on a limited budget by the way). Karen is an absolute joy to work with. Her communication skills are excellent, always clear and quick to respond be it over the phone, email, Pinterest etc - Never leaving a question unanswered.

 

I am absolutely thrilled with the work Karen has done for me. The use of colour and pattern, careful thought into proportions, design details are all very apparent to me and people who visit my home. Karen also has a great practical mind in terms of placement of furniture and the non-move-able stuff like dishwashers, boilers, storage space etc.

 

Karen is also highly adaptable in terms of styles - She knows how to nail everything, without necessarily being a fan of it herself. I can honestly say I wouldn't change anything regarding my dealings with Karen, she has very clearly surpassed all my expectations. A few bonuses I should point out that I didn't necessarily expect - Karen had lots of very significant trade discounts, a set of used and trusted trades people (all of which have proved to be very good for me). 

 

Karen is good fun to work with too! - I always look forward to the next appointment or call.

J.Robinson, Leeds - Houzz Review

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